| Re: Cannington Viaduct visit weekend Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 15:21, 1st August 2026 |     |
I have now added this topic to the Coffee Shop forum's calendar.
| Re: Cannington Viaduct visit weekend Posted by Oxonhutch at 15:14, 1st August 2026 | |
Network AwayDay was the ticket name....
I seem to recall one of the TV comedy shows of the time suggesting a spicier railway product named a 'HaveItAwayDay' ticket.
| Re: Cannington Viaduct visit weekend Posted by ChrisB at 15:10, 1st August 2026 | |
From Facebook
Uplyme Village Noticeboard ·
For The Love of a Railway
· 24 July at 15:25 ·
A unique heritage weekend is coming your way!
For the first time in more than 60 years, the public will have the chance to experience Cannington Viaduct, the last surviving major structure of the magical Axminster to Lyme Regis Railway, which served our communities from 1903 until its closure in 1965.
Revisit the Viaduct will take place on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September, bringing together local history and the glorious countryside on the Devon / Dorset border in a very special celebration.
The weekend will include:
• Guided, stewarded walks from Uplyme to the viaduct.
• The opportunity to stand on the viaduct deck for the first time since the railway closed.
• For those who prefer not to make the walk, a heritage hub at Uplyme Village Hall with displays, refreshments and the premiere of a new short film telling the story of the viaduct and the branch line.
Admission will be FREE, but because numbers on the viaduct must be carefully managed, advance booking will be essential.
Our online box office opens on 1 August, when full details and tickets will become available.
This exciting community project has been made possible by a team that includes For the Love of a Railway, National Highways Historical Railways Estate, Axminster Town Council, Uplyme Parish Council, Devon County Council and South Western Railway. Its success very much depends upon volunteers and on access kindly given by Shapwick Grange Farm.
Please save the dates – and help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family and anyone who remembers, loves or simply wants to discover the wonderful Axminster to Lyme Regis Railway.
More info: https://fortheloveofarailway.co.uk/viaduct
For The Love of a Railway
· 24 July at 15:25 ·
A unique heritage weekend is coming your way!
For the first time in more than 60 years, the public will have the chance to experience Cannington Viaduct, the last surviving major structure of the magical Axminster to Lyme Regis Railway, which served our communities from 1903 until its closure in 1965.
Revisit the Viaduct will take place on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September, bringing together local history and the glorious countryside on the Devon / Dorset border in a very special celebration.
The weekend will include:
• Guided, stewarded walks from Uplyme to the viaduct.
• The opportunity to stand on the viaduct deck for the first time since the railway closed.
• For those who prefer not to make the walk, a heritage hub at Uplyme Village Hall with displays, refreshments and the premiere of a new short film telling the story of the viaduct and the branch line.
Admission will be FREE, but because numbers on the viaduct must be carefully managed, advance booking will be essential.
Our online box office opens on 1 August, when full details and tickets will become available.
This exciting community project has been made possible by a team that includes For the Love of a Railway, National Highways Historical Railways Estate, Axminster Town Council, Uplyme Parish Council, Devon County Council and South Western Railway. Its success very much depends upon volunteers and on access kindly given by Shapwick Grange Farm.
Please save the dates – and help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family and anyone who remembers, loves or simply wants to discover the wonderful Axminster to Lyme Regis Railway.
More info: https://fortheloveofarailway.co.uk/viaduct
| Re: Cannington Viaduct visit weekend Posted by ChrisB at 14:57, 1st August 2026 | |
Network AwayDay was the ticket name....
| Cannington Viaduct visit weekend Posted by Mark A at 22:07, 31st July 2026 | |
Travelling from London to Axminster with cycles on... I think it was... what were they called, those... £5?... awaydays for Network Southeast season ticket holders... we could have done with this viaduct and indeed the entire branch, either as a railway or a shared-use path, the route to Lyme being hilly. We made it to Lyme though, and thankfully made it back for the return train too.
Anyway for the viaduct, a weekend of open days, more here.
Mark
https://fortheloveofarailway.co.uk/viaduct
